Shaun Rogers Reprieve? Did the Browns Star Save Himself From Suspension?

Cleveland Browns defensive lineman and Pro Bowler Shaun Rogers has had a much publicized run-inwith the law, but his recent actions may help him get any possible NFL suspension reduced or cancelled completely.

On April 1 of this year, Roger was caught carrying a loaded gun in the security checkpoint at Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport.

Now do not misunderstand that carrying a loaded gun into an airport is extremely dangerous, but it was also a mistake according to Rogers.

When this news was first announced, due to it being on April Fools Day, no one thought this was serious.

Indeed it was serious and very real.

Rogers was arrested and charged, but has since agreed to a deal that will keep him out of jail.

Completely apologetic, Rogers offered a sincere apology to both Browns fans and the NFL for his actions saying he forgot his gun was still in his carry-on.

We have to just assume that this is the truth since this is the statement that Rogers has issued, and honestly with the money that these NFL players make, Rogers is not the only player who probably carries a gun legally.

Rogers may have now helped his cause to lessen his punishment that is looming from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, by helping Middleburg Heights(suburb of Cleveland) police catch a drunk driver.

According to Cleveland.com reports, Rogers called 911 and told the dispatcher that he was driving behind a car where the driver appeared to be"sleepy or drunk" and had been swerving across the road and was driving on a flat tire to top it off.

The chief of police was very grateful for Rogers' help in keeping Middleburg Height safe. The chief said that Rogers went "above and beyond" with his action since he kept driving behind the drunk driver with his hazard lights on to warn other drivers that there was danger.

Does this act of valor help Rogers get out of his possible suspension that is rumored to be one or two games?

Only Goodell can decide that, but Rogers definitely made a good case in getting a reduced suspension or no suspension at all by helping out the boys in blue.

This will be a very interesting story to follow and Goodell's decision should come before the preseason ends.

In the end, much respect still has to go Rogers' way for helping keep the roads safe of drunk drivers.

(Also posted on Dawg Scooper: THE Cleveland Browns Blog)